Jamaha Robinson v. State of Louisiana

PER CURIAM: *

This is an appeal from a district court’s decision denying habeas relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Petitioner-Appellant Jam-aha Robinson was convicted by a Louisiana jury of cocaine distribution. He asked to represent himself during his criminal trial. The judge did not warn Robinson about the dangers of proceeding to trial pro se before allowing Robinson to represent himself. For instance, when Robinson told the judge that he did not understand the rules of procedure and evidence, the judge replied: “Well, you better learn real quick.” This Court granted a Certificate of…